Height
7'1"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
22
College
Duke
Experience
2 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 98 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 61.1% | 0.0% | 57.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 7 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 1.9 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$12.5M
Guaranteed
$12.5M
AAV
$5.3M/yr
Performance Analysis
Dereck Lively II earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 98 games, Dereck is contributing 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game in his role. Dereck's strongest area is FG% at 61.1, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 4.3 (center median: 15.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Dereck ranks 85th. As a All-Rookie 2nd Team talent at just 22, Dereck's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Dallas Mavericks.
Current Sentiment
Lively faces significant uncertainty after season-ending foot surgery derails 2025-26 development. Dallas retained him cheaply, signaling confidence in long-term potential despite immediate absence. Media coverage emphasizes injury caution rather than performance concerns given his youth. At two years in with C-grade production, he's a promising prospect sidelined, not a proven contributor. Fan sentiment is cautiously hopeful but tempered by injury timing and modest on-court résumé.
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